Metallica: Ride the Lightning (Louisville, KY - September 24, 2021) 

The only band that uploads professional filming of the concert for free

I'm so lucky to be in a generation where Metallica is still active and dominating the world.

They do still rock in 2021.. Awesome solo and riffs

Kirk hit that age when you always wear comfortable shoes, no matter what the occasion.

Notice James using his V for the older stuff? Awesome.

Am I crazy thinking this is the best the band has sounded in... I don't know how long? James' voice is honestly incredible, Lars is keeping steady time without too many odd fills, Kirk is operating on a solid level, Rob is awesome as always. Metallica is back!!

4:27 what a solid Double Bass! Great job during all the performance, Lars!

I'm the biggest Lars hater, but this is the best Lars has played in... ever! No rushing, no unnecessary fills. Full pocket. Gotta give it to the guy for putting in the practice and helping the band sound great.

I used to work at a liquor store deli in the marina in San Francisco and these dudes would wander in there sometimes. I particularly remember Lars coming in with a screaming toddler in a stroller and asking if I could rinse out a sippy cup for him. Happy to help out a dad and a metal god, for which he gave me the advice, "never have kids" 😂

The difference in quality of Metallica when they clearly practice for hours vs when you can tell they don't is night and day. This was fantastic from start to finish. Very impressed with Lars and Kirk for playing without the tape!

Kirk nailing his solo. Lars doing great. Rob Rockin' it. James totally in form. Metallica.

Kirk playing Ride The Lightning Solo, it never get's old.

3:14 Kirk : look at my solo Rob! Rob :

Was really stoked to hear this one in person, can't wait to hear it again \m/

For a second during Kirk's solo I thought I was listening to the studio version. Absolutely amazing!

Despite their age they can still deliver a performance way better than most bands out there today

hetfield's voice is insane here!!

"I don't want to die" in that voice! YES KING JAMES!!

The metronome is working. Lars is in the pocket and beasting it. Sounds like Cunning Stunts Metallica

Kirk is the worlds best guitar player. Seriously he is freaking amazing!

I went to louder than life to see Metallica, IT WAS AWESOME!!!

Good on Lars on improving over the break. He sounds unreal.

Can we just take a moment to appreciate how heavy that riff is? I mean, they made it sound even heavier and it's beautiful.

Holy shit, Lars killed it and as a result the entire band did. Great performance.

I was at the day on the green featured in Cliff em all with my dad when I was 9 years old and now I get to take my 10-year-old kid to see Metallica. Can't wait can't wait

Started listening 20 years ago, 40 years from now, ill still be listening.

For a bunch of Senior Citizens, they can still rock it pretty hard.

1:27 those drum fills tho lars has been doing really well on these recent shows

Kirk's clothes are amazing

They released concert videos just after 10 days.Wowww.

39 years later and this song still sounds amazing!

It's cool that after all this years Kirk still keeps the same walk up and down the stage. I like his energy.

James sounds so good hitting those early high notes. And pretty damn tight time!!!

Lars & James sounding their best in ages 👏👏

My #1 favorite band of all time METALLICA RULES

Metallica is eternal however one day they will no longer play live and I'm just cherishing, appreciating every second of this greatness. Kirk KILLED that solo!!!

I remember that night, it was amazing! I brought my mom with me!

Man I was up front for this, my first Metallica concert ever. Greatest experience of my life and great knowing they still kick ass after all this time!

When other metal bands losing their era even the band that borns after. This master never fade away deal with every era. Keep our ears in real Metal🤘 There are no greater than this legend metal band.

Give the sound engineer who mixed this a medal. I haven't been able to hear Rob that clearly for ages.

Wow, that was a polished performance, someone said below this is the best they've sounded in a while, I agree. Epic, plus one of my favorites

This live stuff they’ve put out recently is awesome. The sound is on point, the playing is inspired and the boys have renewed energy. They definitely have listened to the original recordings and made a decision to play them true to the albums. The vocals are better than ever, Lars is on time, and Kirk is playing better than ever…. Robert is always solid…

Metallica will live forever

Sparkly pants, sparkly drumset, shiny bass guitar and a vintage flying v. Horns up!

James sounds better and better over the years, it’s unhuman

I will never forget that night. Louder than Life was my first ever concert. I had always dreamed of going to a concert and feeling the energy of live music. Not only was I able to live out my dream of being at a concert, I got to see my heroes on stage, which had been on my bucket list for so long. On that night two of my biggest dreams came true, thank you louder than life and Metallica!

there is a good reason why Metallica is one of the most iconic metal bands OF ALL TIME like undoubtedly

3:07 lmao Kirk is resisting the urge to kick in the wah so much

This was probably one of the best fucking shows I have ever seen in my life (going to concerts since the late '80s). Was bouncing around between being 1-2 people deep and on the rails themselves. I got to be right in front of James when he played the acoustic parts to Fade To Black. This was as good as I have ever heard them, maybe the best, since Cincinnati in 1992.

I was at this show & I'm still thinking about how in-fucking-credible Metallica was. Their sound, setlist etc everything was amazing. Very cool they put this up so everyone gets to enjoy it.

Best they’ve sounded since the 90s. I’m floored.

Honestly...they sounds better than ever! After 40 years ...it's simply incredible 🤘🤘🤘

I was working at Kentucky Kingdom that day and I rushed over to a clear spot to watch them. It was only for 2 songs (Whiplash and RTL) but I could still see the screens. May not be as cool, but hey at least I *technically* got to see them.

The best performance by far they play so clean and crisp like they did in death magnetic tour

This is still one of my favourite songs by Metallica. Love it!

This will always be favourite Metallica song since I heard this in '84! Riff and magnificent solo.

If you read all these comments they very well translate to: "Metallica is the best band and they've improved so much, they are finally back!!"

i am in tears...kirk nailed my favourite solo , it's been ages since i heard and see it played correctly live, but you did it man, you killed it!

Omg dude I still can’t believe I’m gonna see them at the aftershock festival in Sacramento I’m so fucking stoked bunch of great bands on there too

I'm not sure why, but metal music reminds me of the Fall and Winter seasons, especially when listening to Metallica. It makes me long for the cool, crisp weather.

Lars, you are tight! It's time to bring back the Ride cymbal 🤘

Papa looks really good now, this makes me happy.

I love how James brings out the Flying V for the old heavy stuff! And they are sounding great!

⚡...AND JUSTICE FOR ALL AND RIDE THE LIGHTNING...⚡ ❤ Mountain view 1989 and this , now ❤

Zajebiście!!! nic dodać nic ująć Metallica zawsze górą pozdrawiam serdecznie wszystkich fanów METALLICA, 👍

2:57 what a killer shot at the top of the solo

Metallica is one of those bands that will stay with me until the day I die...

Metallica : Kicking ass for 40 years

I saw James the first day of LTL and talked to him briefly, now I can die happy

MetaliCAAAAA!!!👏👏👏👏👏

I swear to god, the riff from the beggining is like a summoning ritual for the lightning performed around a big fire by the 4 horsemen, amazing.

Saw this live. Yes, they sounded this good the whole show.

I was at this show on Friday & I was the closest to the stage that I have ever been for a Metallica concert & I was loving ever minute of it! This is one of only a handful of Metallica songs that I’ve learned to play James’ parts all the way through the song, it’s an incredible song! Metallica rocks & I cannot wait for their next tour & for them to do meet & greets again. I will absolutely pay to meet all 4 of them (I won a raffle through the Metallica Club back in 2000 & got to meet Jason Newstead) & stand on the stage for the show etc as it will be absolutely worth it to me! They’re my #1 all time favorite metal band ever!

Love them they still kicking ass live in 2021 and yea letting us watch good quality concerts for free

My home town be killing it! Ty louder than life

These Songs and METALLICA Will go on thru the End of time and Beyond , ...

The crowned jewel of metal... Long Live Metallica 🤘🤘

Loving how they're slowing the songs down a bit. So clean and heavy!! \m/

How are they STILL the best rock / metal band by far? Nearly forty years and counting… long may it continue.

Came across them in 1986. Haven't stopped listening since then.

OH MY GOODNESS, KIRK!!! WHAT A FUCKING SOLID SOLO!!!! AM I LISTENING THE ALBUM? AWSOME!!! 🤟🏻🤟🏻🤟🏻🤟🏻

To see the boys play after all that's happened literally almost brings me to tears... We have got to get back to our lives and what matters! This was awesome ✌🖤🤘

Very first time I heard Metallica was this song...I was 5 years old. Very first time I saw Metallica live was 2009 at Ozzfest in Dallas, TX. This was the second song they played during their set and I crowd surfed during it to the very front of the pit. Fucking fantastic memories.

The only band that offers you audio of the same concert you saw... awesome.

you know youre succesfull when the crowd sings the Riff

This is sooo good, holy shit! James voice, Lars, guitar tone, everything!

Love old metallica.. I was born in 83 and grew up right!!!

2:56 this is an iconic shot

Say what you want about Lars Ulrich, but I say he kicks ass. I haven't heard him sound this good in years

I love those guys so much😫 Hope to see em live

I'm sooo impressed with Kirk staying true to the original solos. The fans really got a treat. Way to go Metallica.

For me the best Song with Fight Fire with Fire.

Best regards from Poland, super cool 💥💥💥💥💥👌

Man they're on fire. When the "Hey, Hey, Hey" part started I got chills!

What the fuck? Insane perfomance! Lars is amazing

They still got it. Great return show. They showed out. And look like they were have just of a good time as we were. EPIC 2021

Melhor banda!!!

My granddaughter's first concert LTL 2021 and to see Metallica twice. EPIC. Metal to the next generation. We had an "Amazing," time and will be back in 2022. 🤘🏾💥

This solo is one of my fav. of Metallica.

Like a fuckin fine ass wine, these guys just keep getting better with age.